Aikido During the Pre-War and Post-War Years

It was due to Admirals Takeshita and Yamamoto that many young officers enrolled in the Ueshiba Dojo. These young naval officers supported the elimination of political corruption and the restoration of Imperial rule. In addition to other admirals like Takahashi Sankichi, Shakutake, Hasunuma, names such as Sayonji Hachiro and Sameshima Keiko were to be found among the list of disciples in the dojo.